DNS
Denison
United States
8,278 km
5,144 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,278 km
5,144 mi / 4,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DNS REC
Airport Name Denison Municipal Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code DNS REC
ICAO Code KDNS SBRF
City Denison Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Recife
Elevation 1,274 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 41.990000, -95.380000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Denison (DNS) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denison Municipal Airport (DNS) in Denison, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,278 kilometers (5,144 miles / 4,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:58 in Denison, it's 11:58 in Recife. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,241 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Denison Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Denison (DNS) follows a heading of 318° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Denison Municipal Airport (DNS) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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